S9L2 - Conditions Of The Hand And Wrist Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common carpal bone fracture?
A
A scaphoid fracture
2
Q
How does a scaphoid fracture occur?
A
Fall onto an outstretched hand, resulting in hyperextension of the wrist and impact ion of the scaphoid into the rim of the radius.
3
Q
Describe the pain of a scaphoid fracture?
A
Pain in the anatomical snuffbox. Pain exacerbated by moving the wrist.
4
Q
Where does a scaphoid fracture usually occur?
A
Fractures of the carpal scaphoid bone commonly occur at the waist of the scaphoid
